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Gateway – News from around The Abbey

The latest insights from Abbey staff including Will le Fleming and Nisha Kaura

  • Shortlist: Independent Prep School of the Year
    by Together Abbey on 3 May 2024

    For the second year running, The Abbey Junior School has been shortlisted for the TES Independent Prep School of the Year Award. What a magnificent achievement! This award – the BAFTA of national […]

  • Reading Festival of Sport 2024: Elite Athletes Return
    by Together Abbey on 3 May 2024

    The Abbey’s multi-award winning festival is back on Saturday 11 May! The Reading Festival of Sport @ The Abbey offers free sport taster sessions for 3 – 9 year old children and will once again be […]

  • Artistic Swimming
    by Together Abbey on 2 May 2024

    Last weekend, Cara in Lower VI competed at the Swim England Artistic Swimming National Championships in Nottingham, where she took part in five events, including the technical solo, technical duet, […]

  • GSA Choir of the Year
    by Together Abbey on 2 May 2024

    Early on Sunday morning the Chamber Choir made their way to Wimbledon High School for the final of the GSA Choir of the year competition. Eight junior choirs had been selected for the finals and the […]

  • Senior Lunchtime Recital
    by Together Abbey on 2 May 2024

    Firstly, I have to congratulate all the performers on Wednesday for all their beautiful pieces. Coming to Interludes Recital was honestly quite nerve wracking but afterwards I realised that everyone […]

  • Netball Tournament
    by Together Abbey on 2 May 2024

    Riya and Sienna (Lower IV) play netball as part of the U14 South Regional (SR) Team at Woodley Netball club @woodleynetballclubBoth Riya and Sienna participated in the Hertford Hornets Netball […]

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May 2

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Are you brave enough to ride the UK’s fastest rollercoaster? Well, some of our #LowerVI students did at Thorpe Park yesterday! As part of their Philosophy and Theology criteria, they looked at how symbols, signs and people could influence visitor choices. Our students had to grasp complex concepts, crack ideas, and learn about business ethics – all while having fun,of course! #AbbeyPaT #AbbeySixthForm #CreativeIndustries

May 2

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On your marks...get set...bake! Yesterday after school, #LowerV went head-to-head in a ‘Bake Off’ with @reading_sch We eagerly await the result - all will be revealed in Friday’s #AbbeyGateway #AbbeyFood #AbbeyNutrition #AbbeySeniors

May 1

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What a throwback! At first glance, it may appear that our #UpperII students are simply having a pyjama dance party. However, they were actually deep in rehearsals for their production ‘Peter Pan’. Here's an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at their hard work and dedication from earlier this year. #AbbeyReflections #AbbeyJuniors

May 1

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Winners! Team M&S have been crowned overall winners of the @gainuk_org Investment Challenge 2024 - with a second Abbey team also finishing in the top 10. Not bad considering there were 108 teams from 45 GSA schools! Congratulations to Aanya, Abbie, Charlie, Hayley, and Kashvi - who were supported through the spring term by Mr. Grant The GAIN challenge aims to provide young women and non-binary students in Years 10 to 13 with a unique insight into the world of investment management and the skills needed to analyse a company. Read more in Friday’s issue of Gateway. #AbbeyAchievements

May 1

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Today, we are spotlighting our junior school filmmakers! #AbbeyReflections As part of their computer science lesson, #UpperII used their knowledge and digital literacy to make their own films! We had films about The Rubik's Cube, How to use Duolingo, and Rock Climbing! Here they are during the pre-production stage! #AbbeyComputerScience #AbbeyJuniors #CreativeIndustries

Apr 30

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Check out these incredible 'Continent Carnival' themed headdresses that #LowerIV crafted during their art class! They absolutely nailed it! #AbbeyArt #AbbeySeniors #CreativeIndustries

Apr 29

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Monday is a great day to be inspired by #FearlessWomen! That is why we are spotlighting Lilian Bader! Today, we honour Lilian Bader's legacy of courage, resilience, and pioneering spirit. Her story reminds us of the invaluable contributions made by women. #BeyondTheAbbey

Apr 29

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EarlyBird Offer for SuperCamps! #AbbeyHolidays

Apr 29

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Our talented Juniors, Myka, Sophie and Naomi recently competed in The Faldo Futures National Junior Golf tournament at Mapledurham! They had to complete a 9-hole course in their age group. All three students had a fantastic tournament with Myka and Sophie through to the regional round at The Belfry in August. Well done! #AbbeySports #AbbeyJuniors

Apr 26

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Tote bags have taken the world by storm, and our exceptionally talented #LowerIV students have joined the craze by creating their own bespoke designs in their lessons. We certainly wish we could get our hands on one! Curious about the unique details of their creations? Then head over to our #AbbeyGateway

26 April 2024

Shifting Sands

‘Be the change you wish to see in the world’ and ‘If it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you’ are just two of many phrases we hear in relation to change as a positive driver.

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19 April 2024

Teaching and Learning

One of the things that makes The Abbey a wonderful place to work is the passionate focus and interest on teaching and learning among colleagues.

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15 March 2024

Wrapped up in books

The theme of this year’s World Book Day was ‘Read Your Way’, championing the enjoyment of becoming immersed in a good book, without expectation or pressure.

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8 March 2024

Continuity and Change

There’s a lot spoken and written about change nowadays. As if it were A New Thing, which of course it isn’t, it’s been around for ever. People change, families change, jobs change; some changes are…

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1 March 2024

Senior School leadership from September 2024

This week has seen the announcement of future changes at The Abbey. One element of these changes is the re-introduction of the role of Head of Senior School for 2024-2025, working alongside the…

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